Time to hit the books!
But that’s not all.
Aside from classes, the spring semester brings an abundance of ways to engage, learn, lead, serve — and enjoy yourself along the way. Here’s an overview of some of the big campuswide events coming up.
The perfect place to start your adventure is the Spring Involvement Fair this Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the gym. Come out and find your place to get involved, among the more than 55 clubs and organizations on campus.
Spring Involvement Fair 2024
Speaking of the gym, ways to get involved at ACPHS include athletics. You can play yourself, or come out to cheer on your classmates. Men’s and women’s basketball seasons are already underway.
Academically speaking, awards will be bestowed upon the highest of our high-achieving Panthers, at the Honors Ceremony on February 28.
March and April are packed as the academic year accelerates toward its grand finale. Enjoy the many cultures that ACPHS students represent at Multicultural Club’s big event of the season — the MCC Fest on March 22. International food, traditional costumes and performances from the world’s cultures are all part of the celebration.
MCC Fest 2024
Ready to dance — or attend a performance? The Third Year/P1 Halfway There Dance (that’s halfway for students in a six-year program) takes place March 21. Students finishing their coursework this semester can look forward to the All the Way Dance on April 12. And the ACPHS Dance Team presents its Annual Dance Recital on April 5.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the ACPHS Annual Research Symposium on April 10-11, showcasing the depth and breadth of research conducted on campus. Poster sessions will take place Thursday, followed by presentations and a keynote speaker on Friday.
Other events expected in March or April include the refined Rho Chi/PLS Induction Ceremony, the charitable Relay for Life event to raise awareness about cancer and the high-energy Pharmacy Lobby Day, when students and faculty advocate at the Capitol for their profession. Watch for dates as the semester progresses.
Lobby Day 2024
Everyone's invited to Springfest on the campus green on April 25. There’ll be the usual assortment of food, games, bouncy houses and hopefully some sunshine. This is a don’t-miss, laidback day of fun before finals and more formal ceremonies commence.
As to the formal festivities, students in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Cytotechnology programs will enjoy a White Coat Ceremony on April 27.
The semester concludes with the Student Recognition and Awards Ceremony on May 15 and Commencement on May 17, to be held at Albany Capital Center. Watch for a commencement web page in coming weeks to get ready for that grand finale of the 2024-25 academic year.
For the most up-to-date list of student events, visit Engage@ACPHS, follow the College’s social media channels and keep an eye on your email inbox.